This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on careersnavigator.co.uk (the Website). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy: careersnavigator.co.uk/privacy-policy/

1. Who we are

NetWORK NotWORK CIC (Company Number 15419367), trading as Careers Navigator (we, us, our).

Contact: info@careersnavigator.co.uk

2. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website work, and they can also help us understand how the website is used.

Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies).

3. Types of cookies we use

A) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are needed for the Website to work properly (for example, basic page navigation and security). You cannot usually switch these off in our cookie settings.

B) Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Website, for example which pages are visited most often and how people move around the site. This helps us improve the Website. We use Google Analytics (GA4) for this purpose.
Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (in force from 5 February 2026), consent is not required for analytics cookies that are used solely for statistical purposes, are low risk, and do not involve cross-site tracking or sharing data with Google for advertising. We use GA4 in this way - IP anonymisation is enabled and data is not shared with Google for advertising purposes.
We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.

4. Cookie table

The following cookies are currently set on careernavigator.co.uk:

1. Google Analytics (3rd party)
   1. Cookie name: _ga, Purpose: (Distinuishes users for analytics (GA4) Duration: 2 Years
   2. Cookie name: _ga_[ID], Purpose: Maintains GA4 session state, Durartion: 2 years
2. Careers Navigator (1st party)
   1. Cookie Name: [consent_cookie], Purpose: Records the user's cookie consent preference, Duration: 12 months

5. Your cookie choices

We display a cookie banner when you first visit the Website. The accept and decline options are displayed equally prominently. You can accept or decline analytics cookies. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be set.

You can change your preferences at any time using the Cookie settings option on the Website.

 

6. Children and cookies

Our Website and services are used by children and young people aged 8 and over. In line with the ICO Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code), we apply privacy-protective settings by default for all users. Analytics cookies are not set for any user until consent has been given. We do not use any cookies that track behaviour across other websites.

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Website. Google may set cookies to collect information about your use of the Website. This information is used to create aggregated reports and help us improve the Website.
GA4 is configured with IP anonymisation enabled. Data collected through GA4 is not shared with Google for advertising purposes.
Google is based in the United States. Data collected through GA4 may be transferred to and processed in the US. This transfer is covered by the UK-US Data Bridge or appropriate standard contractual clauses. For more information, see Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy

8. Learning platform

Our learning programmes are delivered through DISCO LMS. That platform is separate from this Website and operates under its own cookie and privacy policies. When you use DISCO LMS, any cookies set by that platform are governed by DISCO's policies, not this Cookie Policy.

9. Managing cookies in your browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers are available at:

• • Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  • Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

10. Visitors outside the UK

Our Website is intended for users in the UK. If you access the Website from outside the UK, your data will be handled in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post changes on this page and update the effective date. If changes are significant, we will notify users where we are able to do so.